Man shot on `L' dies of wound

CHICAGO — A 29-year-old Rogers Park resident who was shot as he rode on a Chicago Transit Authority Red Line train early Thursday later died from the wound to his head.

Illinois Masonic Medical Center officials on Friday identified the victim as Charles Ross of the 6700 block of North Sheridan Road. He died Thursday afternoon, hospital officials said.

Police said witnesses riding the lead car of the four-car train reported hearing a shot moments before the train approached the Argyle station. Police said the gunman fled when the train arrived at Argyle.